ResponsibilitiesThe Directorate-General for Environment (DG-ENV) leads the European Commission's development and delivery of environmental policy that protects, preserves and improves the environment for present and future generations while promoting sustainable development.A key aim is to deliver on the EU’s long-term vision of a world where citizens live well and within the planet's ecological limits, in an innovative, circular economy, where biodiversity and ecosystems are protected and restored, and where pollution and environment-related health risks are reduced to a minimum. Environment websiteTransparencyAs part of the Commission's commitment to transparency, Commission staff holding management functions publish information on and minutes of all meetings they hold with interest representatives.Meetings of the Directorate-General for Environment Leadership and organisation Commissioner Jessika Roswall (Acting) Director-General Patrick Anthony Child 28 MAY 2025Environment - organisation chartOther languages (2)Deutsch(629.98 KB - PDF)Downloadfrançais(606.59 KB - PDF)Download Search for staff Contact Directorate-General for Environment NameDirectorate-General for EnvironmentPhone number+32 2 299 11 11 (Commission switchboard)Postal addressEuropean Commission 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel Belgium Press contacts Ask a question Related links More environment topics European Environment AgencyScience for Environment Policy Plans and reports Commission work programmeOverview of institution-wide deliverables for current yearStrategic planDepartment strategy, objectives for 2020-2024Management planDepartment forecasted outputs, activities, resources for current yearAnnual activity reportDepartment achievements, resources used during previous year Latest News article28 May 2025The Road to Green 17: Urban mining – turning waste into strategic resources1 min readNews article21 May 2025Sustainable cities: Applicants competing for the 2027 European Green Capital and Green Leaf Awards2 min readNews blog21 May 2025City Blues: Adapting Urban Life with Nature-Based Solutions2 min readSee more news
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